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The Madison Bikes events committee is planning another exciting winter biking fashion show for Saturday, December 9th from 1-4pm at the High Noon Saloon. Are you interested in getting involved and making this another successful winter biking fashion show and another great winter of biking? The come to the next events committee meeting on Monday, October 16 at 6pm at Cafe Domestique on Williamson Street Barriques on Atwood. We're looking for volunteers to help plan the event, to help with hosting the event (set-up, take down etc), help spreading the word about the fabulous benefits of winter biking and more! We're also looking for models who are excited to share their stay-warm-winter-biking fashion solutions! If you can't attend the meeting but would like to get involved, contact our events committee chair Emily: Emily@MadisonBikes.org. We hope you can join us on Monday!

Winter Bike Week is back for 2019! From February 1 to February 8, we and our partners will bring a wide range of events that celebrate riding in the cold to you! Check back regularly for updates! Scroll down for the full list and details of the events.

Friday, 2/1

Frozen Assets Fat Bike Race, 6:30 pm, The Edgewater

Join our friends from the Clean Lakes Alliance for their third annual Frozen Assets Fat Bike Race on Lake Mendota, presented by Rayovac!

The lit course will run from The Edgewater heading across Lake Mendota towards Picnic Point and back towards the UW-Madison campus and downtown Madison, all under the wide night sky. Choose from a 4.25 mile single lap or a 12.75 mile three-lap race and three different divisions.

As always, proceeds supports work to protect our lakes. The race fee goes up to $50 on January 1st.

As a special for Madison Bikes members, use code FAFB10 to get 10% off your registration before January 1.

Update 1/16: The Clean Lakes Alliance has canceled all on-lake activities because of concerns about the ice. Sadly, this means we can't hold our sled pull.

Madison Bikes is partnering with the Clean Lakes Alliance at the Frozen Assets Festival. For the second time, we'll be on frozen Lake Mendota to offer sled rides for kids -- pulled by fat bikes. Come with your kids or just watch!

Revolution Cycles Bike Station, 7-9 am, Cap City Trail at Atwood Ave

Stop by Machinery Row Bicycles for coffee from Café Domestique and a free bike safety check. From 4-6:30pm, our friendly mechanics will be on hand to make sure your bike is safe, and your veins lightly caffeinated. Right on the bike path where Willy Street meets John Nolen Drive, Machinery Row Bicycles is happy to support Winter Bike Week.

JUST BIKES Coalition Indoor Bike Shenanigans

Test your bike skills with a variety of bike games and obstacle courses. Gold sprints! Free beer, soda, hot cocoa and appetizers will be available. The Spoke-n-words bicycle-powered micro library will also be there

Wednesday, 2/6

HotelRED Indoor Bike Station, 7-9 am at HotelRED (1501 Monroe St)

Outdoor Bike Stations are great. But it's also nice to have your coffee and treat in the warm. Come to the lobby at HotelRED to warm up and chat

Open and free to the public. Class taught by UW Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator Chuck Strawser. Learn the basics of cycling and keep yourself safe and comfortable while riding in traffic. Free Planet Bike blinky light set to the first five (5) attendees. Bring a bag lunch!

Thanks to all of our supporters!

Thanks to everyone who came out to enjoy the Madison Bikes Winter Fashion Show! For those of you in attendance you know a good time was had by all. And for those who missed out on the fun, here's a recap of the afternoon.

At the High Noon Saloon a great crowd gathered to mingle, share stories and tips for winter riding, and to chat with the hosts of the winter bike stations. At the winter bikes stations, folks had an a opportunity to chat with the bike owners about how they have winterized their bikes, what gear they wear to stay warm, and about their favorite winter rides. Winter bike stations were hosted by

The runway show itself started with Matt summarizing the varying conditions to expect when winter riding. Our volunteer models showed a variety of gear, ranging from more technical wear to things just about everyone has in their Wisconsin winter collection (or can find at the thrift store).

This is a guest post by Jacob Musha, sharing his advice for riding all throughout winter in relative comfort. As you'll see at the upcoming Bike Winter Fashion Show, everyone's approach to this is a little different, and a lot of it depends on where and how far you're riding. If you want to share your tips, you can do so in the comments below or write your own guest blog post! Just contact us at winterbike@madisonbikes.org.

I’ve been bike commuting daily in Wisconsin winters for eight years. The response I get from nearly everyone, even fair-weather cyclists, is “you’re crazy,” followed by, “I don’t know how you do it.” The truth is that you don’t need to be a polar bear to bike in the winter. I’m so averse to cold that I shiver in swimming pools when the water temperature is below 80F... The key is to dress correctly.